Multiple choice

Directions: The question consists of a CAPITALISED word followed by four possible illustrations of its meaning. Choose the one which is the most suitable illustration.

PROTEAN

  1. A very steadfast and staunch member of a political party.

  2. A punishment, so severe that it results in a complete shock.

  3. A kaleidoscopic view of human society.

  4. The ever changing human evolution.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Protean' literally means vary changeably, readily taking on different shapes and forms like in a Kaleidoscope. Option (1) is incorrect as some one steadfast and staunch is inflexible and rigid in structure or ideas. Option (2) refers to situation commonly termed as Trauma. Option (4) has its term in sentence itself, the evolution. Option (3) gives us correct illustration of the word as Kaleidoscope itself is termed as Protean.

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